At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative projects in composite engineering and shape future strategies.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking engineering firm with a focus on collaboration and excellence.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, professional development, and opportunities for innovation.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge composite technology and mentor future engineers.
- Qualifications: Experience in composite design and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Overview
- Overseeing complex, multidisciplinary programmes, ensuring quality, innovation, and delivery excellence.
- Acting as a Technical Authority, providing oversight, assurance, and guidance on critical engineering decisions.
- Shaping long-term strategy for composites capability, including identifying growth areas and emerging technologies.
- Setting technical direction for composite structural analysis and design across multiple projects and sectors.
- Defining and evolving methodologies, tools, and standards for composite analysis and life assessment.
- Supporting innovation in areas such as advanced finite element modelling, damage tolerance, and life extension strategies.
- Building and maintaining senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Supporting and shaping new business, contributing to proposals and strategic growth.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing effective technical teams.
- Encouraging a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Representing Frazer-Nash externally through thought leadership and industry engagement.
Requirements
- Significant experience in the design, analysis, or manufacture of composite structures.
- Proven track record in leading complex structural analysis programmes.
- Deep knowledge of composite structural behaviour.
- Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, and assurance processes.
- Demonstrable experience in technical leadership, project direction, or capability development.
- Proficiency with major finite element analysis tools (e.g. Abaqus, Ansys) (beneficial).
- Experience with programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB) to support advanced analysis or automation (beneficial).
- Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries (beneficial).
We think you need these skills to ace Mechanical Engineer – Composites Technical Authority in Surrey
Composite Structural Analysis
Finite Element Modelling
Damage Tolerance
Life Extension Strategies
Technical Leadership
Project Direction
Engineering Codes and Standards
